The Close, Winchester, SO23 9LS

Listed by Belgarum, Winchester on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 18 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 07/10/2026.

Belgarum Estate Agents Ltd operate in full compliance with the Tenant Fee Act 2019. As part of our obligations we wish to make clear the payments that are deemed 'Permitted Payments' under the Act, and under what circumstances those payments will be levied. It should be noted that the Tenant Fee Act 2019 only applies to Assured Shorthold Tenancies. As such, fees for other tenancy types still apply, and are listed in full below. PERMITTED PAYMENTS FOR ASSURED SHORTHOLD TENANCIES Holding Deposit Equivalent to 1 week's rent The holding deposit is a payment made to reserve the property and remove it from the market pending application for tenancy, referencing and Right to Rent checks. This payment contributes towards the first month's rent is forfeit in the event that the tenant withdraws their application or provides false or misleading information. Security Deposit Equivalent to five weeks' rent where the annual rent is less than £50,000, or six weeks' rent where the annual rent is £50,000 or above A refundable Security Deposit will be taken prior to the commencement of the tenancy as security for the performance of any obligations or the discharge of any liability arising under, or in connection with, the tenancy. Rent Subject to review at the end of each fixed period. Rent will be agreed in advance of the tenancy. The rent will be paid at regular intervals (usually monthly). The rent will be reviewed at the conclusion of each fixed term in accordance with the relevant clauses and provisions in the tenancy agreement. Changing the tenancy £50 (inc VAT) Where a tenant requests a change to the tenancy agreement (e.g. a change of sharer or permission to keep pets in the property) this fee is payable for the work involved in amending the tenancy agreement. Any changes are strictly subject to the Landlord's consent. The Landlord is under no obligation to grant such changes. Utilities, Council Tax, Communication Services and TV Licence Dependent on provider and usage Tenants are responsible for paying bills in accordance with the tenancy agreement which could include council tax, utility payments (gas, electricity, water) and communication services (broadband, TV etc). Late Rent Default Charges Bank of England base + 3% In accordance with the relevant clauses within the tenancy agreement, the tenant must pay a default fee for late payment of rent (which is more than 14 days overdue). Default fees will accumulate from the first day the rent is late, but will not be levied until 14 days thereafter. Replacement of Lost Keys, Security Device or Remote Control Direct cost of replacement items The tenant will pay for the replacement of any lost keys, security device, remote control or permit which gives access to, or is associated with, the subject property. Such costs are not possible to determine specifically, and will depend entirely on the cost incurred by the Agent or Landlord for a like-for-like replacement. FEES FOR TENANCIES NOT COVERED BY THE TENANT FEE ACT 2019 Non Housing Act Tenancy £600 (inc VAT) per property Accompanied check-in fee (Optional) £150 (inc VAT) Future Landlord reference fee £30 (inc VAT) per request Check Out fee (tenant's share) £150 (inc VAT) per property Lost security items £60 (inc VAT) plus item cost Out of hours services £60 (inc VAT) plus any actual costs incurred Early release fee Equivalent to 1.2 x month's rent CLIENT MONEY PROTECTION PROVIDED BY: ARLA INDEPENDENT REDRESS PROVIDED BY: TPO Please note that lettings agents are required by law to publish on their websites information for potential tenants about relevant fees, redress schemes and client money protection schemes (including the names of those schemes). Relevant fees must also be published on third party websites, such as Rightmove. For properties to rent in England and Wales, details of the agent's membership of any redress scheme and client money protection scheme must also be published with their fees on Rightmove. It is the agent's responsibility to ensure that all relevant information is provided to Rightmove and is up to date and accurate. If the relevant information does not appear here, the agent may have included it within the property description.